I Finally Built me a Boat Trailer

[patricimo54]

I have been wanting to build a trailer for my 14' Jon Boat for awhile, but because of the drought I didn't dare cut or weld outside. After finally getting rain and the burn ban lifted I tried to squeeze a few hours every weekend to make it happen.

Using 3/16 2"x3" angle for the frame I got started.



Two pieces 14' long bent inward at the 10' mark to reinforce the 2"x3" tubing tongue.



After getting the axle and springs mounted to the spring hangers it was time to weld on the fenders, prime and paint, anchor the runner boards and put on the hardware.





I mounted the winch base on 1 1/2" pipe that inserts into a 2" pipe base that is easily removed if I need to use the trailer to haul awkward length building materials. Like 16' 6"x6" post for the frame on the pole barn I want to build on my Ozark property.

I still need to carpet the running boards and run the electrical, but man I getting close.

[trapperbud]

Looks good Pat . ;D

[muskrat24]

Looks awesome Pat ;D

[Admin]

Nicely done Pat. ;D
Your project is giving me the wanton for a welder. That's something I never learned and need to. Nice little Hobart ya got there. I think I just need to buy one and start making sparks till I learn it. I need stuff welded right now before the season kicks off.

Karma for the ingenuity.

[Canadian trapper]

Nice job so far. I made my boat trailer and also put a piece of expanded metal on the tongue so I could walk down it to pull the boat up on the trailer.
The Canadian Trapper

[cam]

Very nice Pat! Karma for bein so crafty!

Cam

[woodsman416]

Great job, Pat! I'm kickin' in a Karma too! ;D

[keith]

good job.

[trapperandhunter]

looks good !

[patricimo54]

Oct 19, 2011 18:26:19 GMT -5 Admin said:

Nicely done Pat. ;D
Your project is giving me the wanton for a welder. That's something I never learned and need to. Nice little Hobart ya got there. I think I just need to buy one and start making sparks till I learn it. I need stuff welded right now before the season kicks off.

Karma for the ingenuity.

These little wire welders are the way to go. There is a chart on the inner flap that gives you the settings, wire speed and temp, to match wire size and metal thickness. A little scrap metal and some practice, with your building skills JC the sky is the limit for you. Trailers, trap mods, wood stoves, gates, corner post and on and on it goes.

Thank you all for your kind words and the karma.

[TRAPnHUNT]

I use to have a Miller welder and a Linclon in service trucks that I've had in the past and always wanted a smaller one like that. Like you told JC, "The sky is the limit"!
Your trailer project is turning out very well and karma worthy. Have another one Pat! ;D

[Admin]

Hey Pat, Do all welders need a 220 outlet? I know nothing of the metal trade. I don't do well with nuts and bolts and metalworking. I can build absolutely anything out of wood and no blue prints necessary, but give me a wrench and I look drunk and left handed.

I know that once I learn how to weld I'll probably go crazy building stuff cause there's so many things I want that won't work well out of wood.

A friend tried to show me once. I put the helmet on and couldnt see s**t. As soon as the sparks started I had the rod stuck to the steel.
I got the rod unstuck and repeated the process.

I just don't function correctly without a bunch of sawdust flying.

[keith]

Oct 20, 2011 5:18:56 GMT -5 Admin said:

Hey Pat, Do all welders need a 220 outlet? I know nothing of the metal trade. I don't do well with nuts and bolts and metalworking. I can build absolutely anything out of wood and no blue prints necessary, but give me a wrench and I look drunk and left handed.

I know that once I learn how to weld I'll probably go crazy building stuff cause there's so many things I want that won't work well out of wood.

A friend tried to show me once. I put the helmet on and couldnt see s**t. As soon as the sparks started I had the rod stuck to the steel.
I got the rod unstuck and repeated the process.

I just don't function correctly without a bunch of sawdust flying.

many of the smaller wire feed weldere are 110. after you figure out striking an arc steel is fun to work you can do most things with a grinder a saws all and a small welder.if you make a mistake grind out the weld and re do it.

if you need sawdust to feel comfortable i could throw some at you while you weld.then douse you in water.to put out the fire ;D ;D ;D

[patricimo54]

My little Hobart is 110 and can handle anything I need to do. The beauty of a wire welder over stick is once the wire speed and heat is set everything runs really smooth. Just press the trigger and go. It isn't near as frustrating as stick welding. Wire and TIG welding are the artist side of metal work.

If you have a portable generator with the little Hobart you will now have a portable welder.

[TRAPnHUNT]

Now all you guys need is a plasma cutter! ;D